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prostitution in Chinese

prostitution in Chinese is 卖淫 — prostitution means the practice of engaging in sex in exchange for money or other payment.

prostitution in Chinese

卖淫
noun
Pronounced: mài yín
Engaging in sexual activity with another person for pay.

What does "prostitution" mean?

  1. noun The practice of engaging in sex in exchange for money or other payment.
    "Prostitution is legal in some countries and banned in others."
  2. noun The act of debasing oneself or one's talents for profit.
    "He called the ad campaign a prostitution of the artist's original vision."
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prostitution in a sentence

  • Prostitution is legal in some countries and banned in others.
  • The city cracked down on street prostitution near the station.
  • He called the ad campaign a prostitution of the artist's original vision.

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What is "prostitution" in Chinese?

"prostitution" in Chinese is 卖淫. prostitution means: The practice of engaging in sex in exchange for money or other payment.

How do you pronounce 卖淫?

"prostitution" in Chinese is 卖淫, pronounced "mài yín".

How do you use "prostitution" in a sentence?

Example: "Prostitution is legal in some countries and banned in others." In Chinese, "prostitution" is 卖淫.

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